Top 1000+ Solved Indian Polity and Constitution MCQ Questions Answer
Q. Which of the following are among the Fundamental Duties as listed in the Constitution? I. To preserve the heritage of our composite culture. II. To abide by the Constitution. III. To strive for excellence in scientific research to win international fame. IV. To render national service when called upon to do so.
a. I, II and III
b. l and II
c. I, II and IV
d. II, III and IV
Q. The Fundamental Duties were included in the Constitution with the idea of:
a. giving more importance to the Fundamental Rights
b. curbing subversive and unconstitutional activities
c. preventing abuse of Fundamental Rights
d. giving more power to the executive
Q. The Constitution describes India as a :
a. Federation of States
b. Union of States
c. Confederation of States
d. Unitary State
Q. The 'Union of India' consists of: I. States II. Union Territories III. Acquired Territories
a. l only
b. II only
c. I and II
d. I, II and III
Q. Which one of the following subjects is under the Union List in the Seventh Schedule ofthe Constitution of India ? [IAS 2006]
a. Regulation of labour and safety in mines and oilfields
b. Agriculture
c. Fisheries
d. Public health
Q. Consider the following statements: 1. A person who was born on 26th January, 1951 in Rangoon, whose father was a citizen of India by birth at the time of his birth is deemed to be an Indian citizen by descent. 2. A person who was born on 1st·July, 1988 in Itanagar, whose mother is a citizen of India at the time of his birth but the father was not, is deemed to be a citizen of India by birth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? [CDS 2009]
a. I only
b. II only
c. Both I and II
d. Neither I nor II
Q. Which one among the following statements regarding the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Education in India is correct? [CDS 2011]
a. This right covers both child and adult illiteracy and' therefore universally guarantees education to all citizens of India
b. This right is a child right covering the age group of 6 to 14 years and becomes operational from the year 2015
c. This right has been taken from the British Constitution which was the first Welfare State in the world
d. This right has been given to all Indian children between the ages of 6 to 14 Years under the 86th Constitutional Amendment Act
Q. Which is the competent body to prescribe conditions for acquisition of citizenship? [SSC (10+2) 2010]
a. Election Commission
b. President
c. Parliament
d. Parliament and Assemblies
Q. In India the right to "freedom of speech and expression" is restricted on the grounds of 1. the sovereignty and integrity of India. 2. contempt of court. 3. friendly relation with foreign states. 4. protection of minorities. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2010]
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. 2, 3 and 4
c. 1 and 3
d. 1, 2 and 4
Q. Which among the following conditions are necessary for the issue of writ of quo warranto? 1. The office must be public and must be created by a Statute or by the Constitution itself. 2. The office must be a substantive one and not merely the function or employment of a servant at the will and during the pleasure of another 3. There has been a contravention of the constitution or a Statutory Instrument, in appointing such person to that office. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [CDS 2012] Code:
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2 and 3
Q. Suppose a legislation was passed by the Parliament imposing certain restrictions onnewspapers. These included page ceiling, price and advertisements. The legislation is included in the Ninth Schedule to the Constitution of India. In this context, which one among the following statements is correct? [CDS 2012]
a. The legislation is invalid as it violates the freedom of Press
b. The legislation is valid by virtue of Article 31 B
c. The legislation is invalid as it imposes unreasonable restrictions under Article 19(2) of the Constitution
d. The legislation is valid as the Press is not a citizen under Articles 19 of the Constitution
Q. Right to Information is [Asstt Commdt 2011]
a. fundamental right
b. legal right
c. neither fundamental right nor legal right
d. both fundamental right as well as legal Right
Q. Which of the following statements regarding the Fundamental Duties as contained in the Constitution of India is/are correct? 1. They can be enforced through writ jurisdiction. 2. They have formed a part of the Constitution since its adoption. 3. They are applicable only to citizens of India. Select the correct answer using the code given below: [Asstt Commdt 2011]
a. 1, 2 and 3
b. 1 and 2 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 3 only
Q. Which one among the following pairs is no correctly matched? [Asstt Commdt 2011]
a. Power of the Parliament : Creating a new state
b. Power of state legislature : Altering the name of the state
c. Equality before law : Guaranteed to both Indian citizens and noncitizens
d. Equality of opportunity : Guaranteed to only Indian citizens
Q. Which one among the following is not guaranteed by the Constitution of India? [CDS2011]
a. Freedom to move freely throughout the country
b. Freedom to assemble peacefully without arms
c. Freedom to own, acquire and dispose of property anywhere in the country
d. Freedom to practice any trade or profession